EP1197673A3 - Improved efficiency impact absorption device - Google Patents

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EP1197673A3
EP1197673A3 EP01203892A EP01203892A EP1197673A3 EP 1197673 A3 EP1197673 A3 EP 1197673A3 EP 01203892 A EP01203892 A EP 01203892A EP 01203892 A EP01203892 A EP 01203892A EP 1197673 A3 EP1197673 A3 EP 1197673A3
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absorption device
improved efficiency
impact absorption
efficiency impact
honeycomb
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Mario Vismara
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Adlev SRL
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16F—SPRINGS; SHOCK-ABSORBERS; MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
    • F16F7/00—Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers
    • F16F7/12—Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
    • F16F7/121—Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members the members having a cellular, e.g. honeycomb, structure

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Vibration Dampers (AREA)
  • Laminated Bodies (AREA)

Abstract

An improved efficiency impact absorption device comprises a honeycomb (20) with a number of ribs (11) defining respective outlets (12), with preferably hexagonal section, terminating in holes (13), in the lower part of the honeycomb (20). The honeycomb (20) is injection-moulded in plastic, said plastic being chosen from plastic resin derived from polycarbonate or rubber-filled polypropylene.
EP01203892A 2000-10-18 2001-10-12 Improved efficiency impact absorption device Revoked EP1197673B8 (en)

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ITMI002251 2000-10-18
IT2000MI002251A IT1319049B1 (en) 2000-10-18 2000-10-18 IMPROVED IMPACT ABSORPTION DEVICE

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EP1197673A3 true EP1197673A3 (en) 2002-08-21
EP1197673B1 EP1197673B1 (en) 2005-12-21
EP1197673B8 EP1197673B8 (en) 2006-03-15

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EP01203892A Revoked EP1197673B8 (en) 2000-10-18 2001-10-12 Improved efficiency impact absorption device

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US (1) US20020043747A1 (en)
EP (1) EP1197673B8 (en)
BR (1) BR0104557B1 (en)
DE (1) DE60116028T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2256154T3 (en)
IT (1) IT1319049B1 (en)

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GB0307798D0 (en) * 2003-04-04 2003-05-07 Cintec Int Ltd Impact absorbing structure
US8141548B2 (en) * 2006-12-28 2012-03-27 Leven Industries Oscillation transfer plate for dampening noise and vibration
US7919031B2 (en) * 2008-04-17 2011-04-05 Global Ip Holdings, Llc Method and system for making plastic cellular parts and thermoplastic composite articles utilizing same
US8117972B2 (en) * 2008-07-09 2012-02-21 Global Ip Holdings, Llc Kit and shelving system to store work tools, equipment and supplies in a motor vehicle and plastic shelf for use therein
US7909379B2 (en) * 2008-09-18 2011-03-22 Global Ip Holdings, Llc Kit and bulkhead assembly for cargo vehicles
US8336933B2 (en) 2010-11-04 2012-12-25 Sabic Innovative Plastics Ip B.V. Energy absorbing device and methods of making and using the same
US10336373B2 (en) * 2016-09-07 2019-07-02 Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Company Limited Lateral energy absorption system
US10766536B2 (en) 2016-09-07 2020-09-08 Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Company Limited Lateral energy absorption system
USD991706S1 (en) * 2019-06-13 2023-07-11 Purple Innovation, Llc Cushion
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US4029350A (en) * 1974-03-05 1977-06-14 Regie Nationale Des Usines Renault Energy absorbing device
DE4425830A1 (en) * 1993-10-28 1995-05-04 Deutsche Aerospace Activatably energy-absorbing component
EP0705994A2 (en) * 1994-10-04 1996-04-10 Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited Impact energy absorptive structure
JPH09196097A (en) * 1996-01-16 1997-07-29 Showa Aircraft Ind Co Ltd Buffer device
JPH11351306A (en) * 1998-06-12 1999-12-24 Toyobo Co Ltd Resinous shock absorber and shock absorbing method using the same
WO2000024613A1 (en) * 1998-10-23 2000-05-04 Hexcel Corporation Honeycomb crash pad
WO2001059324A1 (en) * 2000-02-09 2001-08-16 Emitec Gesellschaft Für Emissionstechnologie Mbh Transversely loadable composite with structural piece and deformation element
EP1130279A1 (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-09-05 Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd. Shock absorbing member, automobile interior member and automobile door trim

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FR2364788A2 (en) * 1976-09-21 1978-04-14 Peugeot & Renault ENERGY ABSORBING COMPOSITE BUMPER

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US4029350A (en) * 1974-03-05 1977-06-14 Regie Nationale Des Usines Renault Energy absorbing device
DE4425830A1 (en) * 1993-10-28 1995-05-04 Deutsche Aerospace Activatably energy-absorbing component
EP0705994A2 (en) * 1994-10-04 1996-04-10 Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited Impact energy absorptive structure
JPH09196097A (en) * 1996-01-16 1997-07-29 Showa Aircraft Ind Co Ltd Buffer device
JPH11351306A (en) * 1998-06-12 1999-12-24 Toyobo Co Ltd Resinous shock absorber and shock absorbing method using the same
WO2000024613A1 (en) * 1998-10-23 2000-05-04 Hexcel Corporation Honeycomb crash pad
EP1130279A1 (en) * 1999-09-13 2001-09-05 Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd. Shock absorbing member, automobile interior member and automobile door trim
WO2001059324A1 (en) * 2000-02-09 2001-08-16 Emitec Gesellschaft Für Emissionstechnologie Mbh Transversely loadable composite with structural piece and deformation element

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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 1997, no. 11 28 November 1997 (1997-11-28) *
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 2000, no. 03 30 March 2000 (2000-03-30) *

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EP1197673B1 (en) 2005-12-21
US20020043747A1 (en) 2002-04-18
DE60116028T2 (en) 2006-09-14
ITMI20002251A1 (en) 2002-04-18
EP1197673A2 (en) 2002-04-17
EP1197673B8 (en) 2006-03-15
ES2256154T3 (en) 2006-07-16
BR0104557B1 (en) 2009-05-05
BR0104557A (en) 2002-05-21
IT1319049B1 (en) 2003-09-23
DE60116028D1 (en) 2006-01-26

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